as in invisible
not perceptible by a sense or by the mind
a slight difference in hue between the two glasses that's imperceptible unless they're placed side by side
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Recent Examples of imperceptible
The crust is blanketed in a mixed bag of nearly imperceptible bubbles and big mahogany balloons of dough that collapse at the slightest provocation.
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Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Even a protein treatment applied to your natural hair deposits an almost imperceptible film atop the strands, rendering the texture distinctly different, thicker, and drier.
—Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2026
Small, almost imperceptible moments that carried a disproportionate emotional weight.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
Others were more imperceptible, like Rihanna on the red carpet with a baby bump.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
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Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Even a protein treatment applied to your natural hair deposits an almost imperceptible film atop the strands, rendering the texture distinctly different, thicker, and drier.
—Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2026
Small, almost imperceptible moments that carried a disproportionate emotional weight.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
Others were more imperceptible, like Rihanna on the red carpet with a baby bump.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for imperceptible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperceptible
Adjective
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But following elite competition is nearly impossible, with subtle flicks and jabs practically invisible to the naked eye—and competitors hidden behind masks.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Therefore, the researchers now plan to improve detection efficiency and push sensitivity even further, with the hope of identifying other ultra-rare isotopes that have so far remained invisible.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Throughout her trip to the United States, the Queen has reliably chosen British designers in a subtle showing of sartorial support of her homeland.—
Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
29 Apr. 2026
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Such subtle tweaks in rhythm and resolution are more subtle, and more rewarding, than a straightforward joke-and-punchline setup.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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When that happens, its responses in content, tone, and emotionality will become virtually, if not totally, indistinguishable from those of another human being.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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With the account tokens and signing keys, the attacker went on to publish a malicious element-data package that was nearly indistinguishable from a legitimate one.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Imperceptible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperceptible. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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